Blessings for Barbara
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Comment from Y. M. Roger
LOL!! ;) Love the distinction and that only a minute (or less!) separates them... sortof like the birth of twins!! ;) :) Will have to check out your book, my lady! ;) Thanx for sharing and best of luck! ;)
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2020
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LOL!! ;) Love the distinction and that only a minute (or less!) separates them... sortof like the birth of twins!! ;) :) Will have to check out your book, my lady! ;) Thanx for sharing and best of luck! ;)
Comment Written 04-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2020
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Thanks for reviewing. How are you settling in? I am in a destructive phase - one step forwards two steps back. It's horrible!
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Not settling anywhere, Katherine -- I've had this house packed and ready to show since July but the husband is the long pole in the tent so to speak with his 'garage, office, and shed'.... sigh. I've stopped getting upset over it, though, cuz there's always an excuse....
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oh, I misunderstood totally (as very often). Thought you had moved house.
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That was the plan, so you are correct -- no misunderstanding on your part, my lady.... now, on the part of my husband? Weeeelllll.... :) ;) LOL! ;)
Comment from Bill Schott
This eighty-word flash fiction story, Brewed or Stewed?, has the required word count and gives the unschooled a bit of insight into the difference between a spot a tea and a slug of whatever this is.
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2020
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This eighty-word flash fiction story, Brewed or Stewed?, has the required word count and gives the unschooled a bit of insight into the difference between a spot a tea and a slug of whatever this is.
Comment Written 02-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2020
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Thank you for your review. As so often, you make me aware that I should tighten up my work a bit more before submission - here it seems that I need to explain the 'whatever' (after the contest)
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
The old British cuppa can't be beat, Katherine. Especially that first cup of the morning. You are so right about how quickly a nice brew, can become a strong stew. Funny though, my granddad liked his stewed! No accounting for taste! Excellent flash fiction contest entry. Well done and good luck! :)) Sandra xx
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2020
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The old British cuppa can't be beat, Katherine. Especially that first cup of the morning. You are so right about how quickly a nice brew, can become a strong stew. Funny though, my granddad liked his stewed! No accounting for taste! Excellent flash fiction contest entry. Well done and good luck! :)) Sandra xx
Comment Written 02-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2020
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Thank you for your positive review Sandra. Much appreciated.
Katherine xx
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PS I knew from your answer you were British (but went to check.) We are the only nation to recognize stewed tea -think a slight rewrite is in order after the contest.
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I've had that with several expressions. I have to put explanations in my author's notes so that they understand. I never change anything that is truly British, and nor should you.
Yes, I live just outside Southampton. Nice to meet you. :)) xx
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Nice to meet you too. I live in France, but will be coming back to Surrey soon for a while to take care of my parents
Comment from Robert Zimmerman
Hello Katherine.
I know what brewed tea is but I had no idea there was such a thing as stewed tea. The only kind of tea I drink is herbal tea and peppermint is my favorite.
I did contribute what I thought was a humorous birthday poem. a couple of people ask me why the print was so big. ð???
Robert
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2020
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Hello Katherine.
I know what brewed tea is but I had no idea there was such a thing as stewed tea. The only kind of tea I drink is herbal tea and peppermint is my favorite.
I did contribute what I thought was a humorous birthday poem. a couple of people ask me why the print was so big. ð???
Robert
Comment Written 01-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2020
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Thanks for reviewing. you certainly did present a humorous poem and a very funny one it was. I'm just hoping for a few very short stories as well. for large font question I am speechless. Don't the readers read?
I tink stew may be a British thing. I got loads of responders like you Have a good day. Katherine
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You're very welcome.
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Brewed or Stewed?
by Katherine M. Kean
Hello, Katherine,
You are British? Where do you live? I'm from Spain but I live in California, USA. I didn't know tea is brew or stew. It's interesting. I think it's a lovely addition to your book and entry for the
80 Word Flash Fiction contest. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2020
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Brewed or Stewed?
by Katherine M. Kean
Hello, Katherine,
You are British? Where do you live? I'm from Spain but I live in California, USA. I didn't know tea is brew or stew. It's interesting. I think it's a lovely addition to your book and entry for the
80 Word Flash Fiction contest. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 01-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2020
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Thanks for reviewing. Yes I'm British but I live in France. Can't do without the tea, even after 40 years! seems that stew may be specific to Britain.
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In America, we call stew a soup of meat and potatoes. :)
Comment from Mary Vigasin
With using a tea bag, I only can think of too hot or too cold.
Actually, I do get your story. And it is charming and takes one who knows brewed tea to bring into question.
I used to go to my late cousins house for brewed tea and it was enjoyable afternoon while she prepared the tea.
Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2020
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With using a tea bag, I only can think of too hot or too cold.
Actually, I do get your story. And it is charming and takes one who knows brewed tea to bring into question.
I used to go to my late cousins house for brewed tea and it was enjoyable afternoon while she prepared the tea.
Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 01-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2020
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Thank you for reviewing and for the good luck wish. I am happy that this Flash seems th have brought memories of your past back to you.
Comment from Iza Deleanu
Nice idea to bring this story brewed and not stewed. I never thought about the difference:) I thought stew it's a dish and brewed it's a beverage. Thank you for sharing and good luck with your writings and the contest.
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2020
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Nice idea to bring this story brewed and not stewed. I never thought about the difference:) I thought stew it's a dish and brewed it's a beverage. Thank you for sharing and good luck with your writings and the contest.
Comment Written 01-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2020
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Thank you for reviewing. For British people, but apparently only them, there are definately two types of tea.
Comment from Pam (respa)
-Nice image and
presentation, Katherine.
-You notes are appreciated, too.
-A good topic and very
good descriptive detail.
-I learned something about
the British way of making tea.
-I like the alliteration of the
'r's in the last paragraph,
and the color imagery, too.
-One small thing, do you
mean immediately after all the taste?
-Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2020
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-Nice image and
presentation, Katherine.
-You notes are appreciated, too.
-A good topic and very
good descriptive detail.
-I learned something about
the British way of making tea.
-I like the alliteration of the
'r's in the last paragraph,
and the color imagery, too.
-One small thing, do you
mean immediately after all the taste?
-Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 01-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2020
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Thank you for your interesting review. I will have to go back and look up the point you queried
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immediately all the taste
yes I mean what you write, but haven't a spare word. Is it better to write as i did, or to say immediately after all taste?
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If it is a British expression and you want to keep it that way, I would. It sounds better to me with 'after' or you could just make a separate sentence. Hope that helps.
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You are welcome, Katherine.
Comment from royowen
I remember my dad when I was young and living at home, he'd make a six cup pot, pour a cup for himself then put it on a low simmer, we couldn't get a cup of tea, he drank the lot. Later when I tried it, the first cup was fine, but the subsequent ones were horrid, so you're right, well done Katherine, an excellent post, good luck, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2020
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I remember my dad when I was young and living at home, he'd make a six cup pot, pour a cup for himself then put it on a low simmer, we couldn't get a cup of tea, he drank the lot. Later when I tried it, the first cup was fine, but the subsequent ones were horrid, so you're right, well done Katherine, an excellent post, good luck, blessings Roy
Comment Written 01-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2020
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Thank you for reviewing and for your memories of drinking stewed tea - nice to have the validation
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It?s true
Comment from Gloria ....
This is a great little flash fiction. There is much of an art to the proper brewing of tea and it quite a lovely ceremony when done properly.
Excellent idea and a fine entry into the contest.
Wishing you much luck with the Contest Committee. :))
Gloria
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2020
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This is a great little flash fiction. There is much of an art to the proper brewing of tea and it quite a lovely ceremony when done properly.
Excellent idea and a fine entry into the contest.
Wishing you much luck with the Contest Committee. :))
Gloria
Comment Written 01-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2020
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Thank you so much Gloria for taking the time to review, and for your good luck wish.
